Portland’s only backyard ultra on the iconic Back Cove Trail! Test yourself over and over (and over) again until the last biped remains standing. Every hour on the hour you’ll head out to complete the 4.167 mile loop, in a test of physical and mental fortitude. Think you have what …
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Portland’s only backyard ultra on the iconic Back Cove Trail! Test yourself over and over (and over) again until the last biped remains standing. Every hour on the hour you’ll head out to complete the 4.167 mile loop, in a test of physical and mental fortitude. Think you have what it takes? Let’s find out!
Course
The Back Cove Trail is a 3.5 mile non-technical, mostly flat, gravel loop, with a short paved bridge crossing. The trail takes runners along the edge of a tidal estuary basin, and offers a beautiful view the entire length of the route. There is a 0.60 mile add-on each loop on the Bayside Trail when you get to the start/finish area, to equal the standard 4.16 mile backyard ultra distance.
Aid Stations
There will be two aid stations. There will be one unstaffed aid station in Payson Park with water, basic first aid supplies, and packaged snacks. There will be a fully staffed aid station at the start/finish where there will be water, electrolytes, packaged and prepared snacks and basic first aid supplies. Event personnel will be on hand at the start/finish for the duration of the event, so participants are welcome to leave their drop bags/supplies at that location. There is space for participants to place a small tent or canopy adjacent to the start/finish area. There are porta potties in Payson Park and at the start/finish area.
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